TECHNOLOGY · FLEET MANAGEMENT
Grupo ANC Launches ANC Telematics: Its New Smart Fleet Management Service for Companies Across the Region
The group is adding ANC Telematics to its portfolio, a proprietary real-time monitoring and data intelligence solution developed in partnership with Geotab, a global leader in telematics, and available in the four countries where it operates.
Grupo ANC: 50 Years Leading Business Mobility
With more than 50 years of experience, Grupo ANC is the leading company in business mobility solutions across the region. It operates in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Peru under internationally recognized brands: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car, and its own brand, Grupo ANC. Its portfolio includes vehicle rentals for corporate and individual travelers, vehicle leasing, fleet management, vehicle sales, work vehicle rentals, replacement vehicles, and flexible long-term mobility solutions.
Across all these services, the common denominator is the same: removing the operational burden of mobility from clients so they can focus on their business. ANC Telematics is the latest addition to this portfolio and completes the circle: Grupo ANC now not only manages fleets, but also provides the data intelligence needed to optimize them.
“We were looking for ways to make better use of the data from our own fleet and our clients’ fleets. During that process, Geotab clearly stood out: it is the global leader in telematics and the company that invests the most in Research and Development in its field. It was the natural partner.”
Federico Barquero, CEO of Grupo ANC
ANC Telematics: Backed by the Global Leader
The technology partner behind ANC Telematics is Geotab, the largest telematics company in the world. Founded in Canada in 2000, Geotab now connects more than five million vehicles in over 160 countries and makes a significant investment in research and development, allowing it to consistently remain at the forefront of technological innovation in the sector. Its solutions are used by companies of all sizes, from small fleets to some of the world’s largest logistics organizations.
Grupo ANC is an official Geotab Reseller in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Peru, allowing it to offer ANC Telematics with local support, direct technical backing, and guaranteed technology continuity throughout the region.
“Our alliance with Geotab fills an important gap in our mobility services offering. We now have greater control over telematics data and reporting, which allows us to provide a stronger service with more tangible and measurable savings for our clients,” Barquero explained.
“Telematics is much more than tracking; it is the intelligence behind the operation. By integrating our solutions with Grupo ANC’s regional experience, we are empowering local companies with accurate, actionable data that drives sustainability, safety, and profitability in real time.” José Calderón, Country Manager for Geotab Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
More Than GPS Tracking: A Complete Operational Audit
Traditional telematics provides location. ANC Telematics provides intelligence. The difference is not only in the amount of data, but also in its depth: the system monitors fuel consumption, engine fault codes, temperature, vehicle mechanical health, driver behavior, and routes traveled in real time. All this becomes actionable information, available through dashboards fully customizable to each company’s needs.
“More data per vehicle and greater depth in its analysis. That opens the door to projects such as predictive maintenance, which allows us to anticipate any situation before it affects the client’s operation,” Barquero noted.
Four Pillars of the Service
ANC Telematics is structured around four areas of value that address the main challenges of a business fleet:
Mechanical availability. The system integrates preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance. It detects warning signs, such as engine overheating or fault codes, and allows action to be taken before the vehicle is taken out of service. The result: less downtime, lower repair costs, and greater productivity.
Road risk management. The platform generates real-time alerts for critical events: speeding, route deviations, unauthorized nighttime driving, sudden lane changes, or emergency braking. This allows the fleet manager to intervene proactively and significantly reduce exposure to accidents.
Driver behavior analysis. Using telematics data, the system generates individual driving profiles that identify risky habits. This makes it possible to design personalized training plans, correct behaviors before they lead to incidents, and build a safer road culture within the organization.
Operational optimization. With accurate information on routes, fuel consumption, and vehicle performance, companies can make decisions based on real data: eliminating unnecessary trips, redistributing the fleet according to demand, and sustainably reducing operating costs.
“Our current clients are the first to benefit, but we are also official Geotab Resellers in the four countries where we operate. Any company that wants to improve its fleet management with cutting-edge technology can access this solution through us.”
— Federico Barquero, CEO of Grupo ANC
AI That Speaks the Language of Fleet Managers
One of the most disruptive elements of ANC Telematics is Geotab ACE, Geotab’s proprietary artificial intelligence. Unlike static reports from conventional telematics, ACE allows users to interact naturally with their fleet data, asking questions in everyday language and receiving immediate answers about any operational variable, without requiring technical knowledge.
“Geotab’s interface is unique: complete dashboards that are fully adjustable to each client’s needs. But what truly makes the difference is its proprietary AI, Geotab ACE,” the CEO emphasized. This is complemented by the ability to integrate with the ERP systems and management platforms the company already uses, through an open API architecture.
Who Can Access It?
ANC Telematics is designed for two types of clients. Current Grupo ANC vehicle leasing and fleet management clients are the first beneficiaries: they will be able to access more effective cost-reduction programs, fleet optimization tools, and enhanced safety features, all within the service relationship they already have with ANC.
But the service is not limited to them. Any company that operates its own fleet, whether or not it has a previous relationship with Grupo ANC, can contract ANC Telematics directly. The company acts as an official Geotab Reseller in the four countries where it operates, ensuring local support and technology continuity throughout the region.
What ANC Telematics Powered by Geotab Offers:
● GPS tracking and real-time monitoring of each unit
● Predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance
● Fuel consumption control and engine fault code monitoring
● Real-time alerts: speed, temperature, route deviation, nighttime driving
● Driver behavior analysis and improvement plans
● Route optimization and operating cost reduction
● Customizable dashboards and Geotab ACE artificial intelligence
● Integration with ERP and business management systems
● Available in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Peru
The Future Is Already Being Built
For Barquero, this launch is not an isolated milestone, but part of a long-term vision. “Fleet management will follow the same path as any other industry: data will be the fundamental pillar for improving customer experience and operational efficiency.”
With ANC Telematics, Grupo ANC consolidates its position as the most complete mobility company in the region: it not only manages fleets, but now also provides the technology for any company to manage them better. “We are already building that structure today, which positions us well to lead that future in the region,” said its CEO.
As part of the official launch, Grupo ANC and Geotab will hold a joint event next Friday, March 26, at the Convention Center, where live demonstrations and applied use cases will be presented. Interested companies can contact Grupo ANC through www.grupoanc.com.